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Step 1
Choose red and pink hues; these foods are made of lycopene anthocyanins. This group includes red apples, strawberries, raspberries, pomegranates, red grapes, cherries, cranberries, watermelon, beets, red peppers, tomatoes and radishes. These choices have been shown to prevent prostate and other cancers as they protect the cells and heart.
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Step 2
Dine on bright yellow and orange carotenoid-infused fruits and vegetables. Maintaining healthy mucus membranes and eyes in addition to improving the function of your immune system, this group includes yellow apples, peaches, pineapple, cantelope, grapefruit, lemons, oranges, mangos, apricots, carrots, sweet potatoes and corn.
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Step 3
Opt for chlorophyll-packed produce, found in shades of green. Some greens provide protection for your eyes and vision, while others help to prevent certain forms of cancer. Greens to include in your diet include broccoli, cauliflower, spinach and cabbage.
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Step 4
Get the blues. Blue and purple-toned produce contain powerful anthocyanins, which act as powerful cell-saving antioxidants. They are also preventers or cancer, stroke and other diseases, and improve memory function and healthy aging. Include blueberries, purple grapes, plums, blackberries, prunes, raisins, fig and eggplant in your diet.
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Step 5
Lower blood pressure and cholesterol by eating foods in the white group. These contain anthoxanthins, a chemical found in bananas, potatoes, garlic, ginger, mushrooms and cauliflower.
